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松

松 — pine tree

Learn the correct stroke order for 松 (pine tree), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まつmatsu
Strokes8
Radical木
Frequency#471
Meaningspine tree

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

松林まつばやしpine forestnoun
門松かどまつNew Year's pine decorationnoun
赤松あかまつJapanese red pine (Pinus densiflora); Japanese umbrella pine; tanyosho pinenoun
浜松はままつHamamatsu (city)noun
松まつpine tree (Pinus spp.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 松 (pine tree) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 松 is #471, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

松林まつばやし — pine forest
門松かどまつ — New Year's pine decoration
赤松あかまつ — Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora); Japanese umbrella pine; tanyosho pine

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 松 have?

The kanji 松 (pine tree) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 松?

松 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 松 mean?

松 means: pine tree. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: まつ.

What JLPT level is 松?

松 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.